Radial Drill

This big drilling machine by Tullis of Clydebank was used at Thomas Hudson and Companys Sheepford Boiler Works, Coatbridge.

This type of machine is called a radial drill because it can rotate around its centre column. This is a very versatile tool because the drill and be moved along the horizontal arm and the arm itself can be moved up and down as well as rotating around the centre column.

Museum reference:
COTSL-1992-88-8
Date:
1930
Made by:
D and J Tullis Ltd
Place Made:
Clydebank

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